Ljubljana mayoral candidates present visions in televised debate ahead of election

Candidates competing for the Ljubljana mayoral seat are delivering their final proposals to voters ahead of the local elections scheduled for Sunday, 15 November 2026. A total of 15 contenders are seeking the office, including incumbent Zoran Janković alongside prominent political figures such as Klemen Boštjančič, Jasmin Feratović, Marko Koprivc, Luka Mesec, and Kajetan Bajt.

Voters will have an opportunity to compare the competing visions for the capital's municipal governance during a live debate broadcast on TV SLO 1 on Thursday evening. Independent candidate Aleksandar Repić stressed that leadership qualifications should extend beyond academic background and professional record, arguing that moral responsibility and commitment to everyday citizens are essential attributes for the city's next mayor.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net